Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Helsinki
Helsinki- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant, offering an introduction to Finnish cuisine and its seasonal ingredients)
Included Activities
- Guided private transfer from Helsinki Airport to city centre
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
- Day 2
Helsinki
Helsinki- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local flavours sampled during food-focused walking experience)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Helsinki landmarks and coastal character
- Food-focused walking experience (approximately 3 hours)
Optional Activities
- Visit museums
- Waterfront strolling
- Browse local shops
- Day 3
Helsinki to Lake Saimaa
Helsinki to Lake Saimaa- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Tertti Manor featuring locally sourced ingredients and regional flavours of Saimaa in a seasonal menu)
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Helsinki to Lake Saimaa region (approximately 300 km / 4–4.5 hours)
- Dinner at Tertti Manor featuring locally sourced ingredients and regional seasonal menu
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the lake
- Traditional Finnish sauna session
Landmarks Lake Saimaa - Day 4
Lake Saimaa Archipelago
Lake Saimaa Archipelago- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat excursion to Astuvansalmi Rock Paintings
- Island stop with guided walk or light hike in Saimaa archipelago
- Private transfer to Sahanlahti Resort (approximately 70–80 km / 1.5 hours)
Landmarks Astuvansalmi Rock Paintings Saimaa Archipelago - Day 5
Lake Saimaa
Lake Saimaa- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Saimaa Ringed Seal Safari - guided boat excursion with local expert Arto
Optional Activities
- Self-guided cycling along scenic archipelago routes
- Swimming and sauna experiences
- Hiking in nearby nature areas
- Exploring the lake by canoe or paddleboard
- Food tastings
- Pottery workshops
- Fishing
- Boat trips
- Island hopping
Landmarks Lake Saimaa - Day 6
Lake Saimaa to Okkola
Lake Saimaa to Okkola- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-style lunch at Okkola Farm)
Included Activities
- Stop in Puumala village for grocery shopping and local experience
- Home-style lunch at Okkola Farm
- Hands-on blueberry pie baking experience at Okkola Farm
- Private transfer to Okkola Lakehouses
Optional Activities
- Sauna session
- Swimming in the lake
Landmarks Lake Saimaa - Day 7
Okkola
OkkolaOptional Activities
- Guided foraging experiences
- Additional sauna sessions
- Nature walks
Landmarks Lake Saimaa - Day 8
Okkola to Helsinki Airport
Okkola to Helsinki Airport- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch stop depending on flight schedule)
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Okkola to Helsinki Airport via Imatra, Lappeenranta, and Kouvola (approximately 300 km / 4 hours)
